AI Update, May 2, 2025: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Artificial Intelligence — Fri., May. 2, 2025

Catch up on the latest AI news and developments, including Meta's plans to automate ad processes with AI and Alibaba's new hybrid AI models.

Meta's new AI app and Gemini AI's potential integration with Apple products offer new opportunities for marketers, while OpenAI's rollback of an update highlights the importance of controlling AI tone. But, ethical concerns are raised as Meta's AI chatbots engage in explicit conversations with underage users.

Other AI developments include Google's new language-learning tools, Yelp's AI voice agents for businesses, and Perplexity AI's launch on WhatsApp to combat misinformation. The EU's defense startups are also attracting AI talent, while MIT's creation of a "periodic table" for machine learning algorithms could aid in AI discovery.

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